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cheesy chicken and rice casserole

Recipe by
Angela (Grammy) Derby
Charlotte, NC

Here's a great recipe to use up any leftover chicken or rice. If you're starting from scratch, you can prep the day before and then just put everything together and bake! It's a win-win either way.

method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy chicken and rice casserole

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 c
    rice, cooked
  • 2 c
    cooked boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks (i boiled 2 boneless breasts)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2
    onion, diced
  • 2-3 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1/2
    carrot, diced
  • 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 c
    extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make cheesy chicken and rice casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • 2
    Pour olive oil into a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, carrot until tender; add frozen peas, salt and peppers and let simmer a few minutes more. Set aside.
  • 3
    Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and stir until smooth, this only takes a couple of minutes. Slowly pour in chicken stock, use a whisk to keep stirring until sauce thickens and has no lumps. Add salt and black pepper; stir. Add the cheddar cheese and continue to stir on low, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • 4
    Add the cooked rice, cooked chicken, seasonings, sautéed vegetables; mix together well. Pour into a greased 2 qt. casserole dish.
  • 5
    Spread remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top and sprinkle with paprika (if desired).
  • 6
    Bake for 30 minutes uncovered or until the cheese on top melts.

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